Children’s Aid and Family Services Celebrates Autism Acceptance Month 

May 4, 2026 – (Paramus, NJ) Children’s Aid and Family Services celebrated Autism Acceptance Month with a joyful event for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who attend the agency’s STRIVE day program.
Nearly 100 participants and family members enjoyed music, hands-on sensory activities, a superhero visit, and a lively bubble show presented by Bubble Show Plus NJ.

About Children’s Aid and Family Services’ Disability Support Services
The mission of Children’s Aid and Family Services’ Disability Support Services is to build and promote access to a wide platform of support services for individuals across a diverse spectrum of abilities, specialized needs and communities.

STRIVE is the agency’s structured day program for adults 21 and older who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. STRIVE is a member-centered program that honors personal development and choice by fostering independence, developing social and life skills, and strengthening community inclusion.

About Children’s Aid and Family Services

Children’s Aid and Family Services is a leading nonprofit human services organization serving northern New Jersey. The agency is fully accredited and has served the community for more than 120 years. Its mission is to empower individuals, strengthen families, and support healthier communities. For more information on Children’s Aid and Family Services, call 201-261-2800 or visit www.cafsnj.org.

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Photo captions:
CAFS Fish: Members of STRIVE Day Program at the Autism Acceptance Month event.
CAFS Face Painting: Face painting at STRIVE Day Program’s Autism Acceptance Month event.
CAFS Bubbles: Bubble Show Plus NJ presented a lively bubble show at STRIVE Day Program’s Autism Acceptance Month event.
CAFS Superheroes: Superheroes made a special appearance at STRIVE Day Program’s Autism Acceptance Month event.